Renishaw inVia Raman Microscope (325, 442 and 514 nm)

The inVia is a Raman spectrometer coupled to a microscope. The microscope focuses a laser source onto specific areas of a sample then collects the light scattered off the surface of the sample and directs it through a Raman spectrometer.

Near excitation measurements, down to ~8cm-1 - email the lab 24 hours before your booking.

Higher spectral resolution is available for the 514 nm laser by using a the 2400 or 3000 l/mm gratings (see image below) - email the lab 24 hours before your booking.

An optic fibre probe is available for samples that don't fit under the microscope - email the lab 24 hours before your booking.

Applications of this instrument:

Ideal for identification and structural studies of most mineral and inorganic samples eg.geological samples, semiconductors

Organic, polymer and inorganic samples can be measured and frequently identified using a library database. If fluorescence is a problem using the 514nm source, then the 633 nm or 785 nm source may be a better choice (see Renishaw inVia 2 or PerkinElmer Raman Microscope).